Triple Crown MX: Round 5 Sand Del Lee, ON | Photo Report

Triple Crown MX: Round 5 Sand Del Lee, ON | Photo Report

July 10, 2018

by Dawn McClintock

Photos by James Lissimore

We returned to racing action after a few weeks off shifting from west rounds to east rounds. Back on the eastern leg of the tour this year is Sand Del Lee MX Park, just outside Canadas capital city, Ottawa. Its been a couple of years since weve had SDL on the circuit and its great to have them back. These guys know how to host a national event. We were fortunate that the crazy humidity dropped off prior to the weekend. While it was still plenty hot, it wasnt heat stroke causing conditions. A really good start to the eastern series and things heat up in the points chase moving forward to Gopher Dunes next weekend…lets hope mother nature keeps the heat turned down this year for The Dunes.

FXR 2019 MX Gear Launch

FXR also had some exciting news come down the pipe and what better way to celebrate than to share it at one of the national rounds. Our 2019 gear collection officially launched and we showcased it the Friday night before the national with a number of key players in attendance. Before we break into the race action, heres a few shots from the gear launch held at the SDL pro shop.

Some of the new 2019 line was on display at the pro shop at SDL for all to check out.

We even snuck in a couple of youth riders that looked a little less rigid than the big guys.

FXR owner, Milt Reimer takes the stage to talk about the evolution of FXR and the impact that the moto line is making on the scene now. Special thanks goes out to Ryan Gauld for doing a great job as MC for the event.

We got to hear from some of the top pro guys who chimed in about their gear. Royal Distributing/Yamaha Canada/FXR rider Jess Pettis talks with Ryan Gauld.

Another member of the Royal Distributing/Yamaha Canada/FXR team Marco Cannella got a chance to talk to the crowd about his year so far.

Rounding out the Royal Distributing/Yamaha Canada/FXR squad was Hayden Halstead.

Manager for the home team and chief bottle washer for the SDL track, Kevin Tyler talks about the close relationship they have built with FXR.

Long-time FXR athlete and now FXR rep, Marco Dube was there to talk about his relationship with the brand. | Bigwave photo

Sand Del Lee MX National — Ladies

Starting the program off on Saturday was the first eastern round of the Ladies MX National. New York state native Julia Krzemien has made her return to Canada again to take on the series. Julia would take a solid 5-6 for 5th overall.

Ontario speed demon, Gemma Pope turned some heads at SDL on her two stroke. She took 7-7 for 7th overall.